Macau logs daily record of 866,603 border crossings on New Year’s Day

     Macau set a new record of 866,603 border exits and entries yesterday, New Year’s Day, nearly half of whom were visitors, the Public Security Police (PSP) announced today. According to PSP data, one-third of the New Year’s Day border crossers were residents, 49.6 percent were visitors, and 16.2 percent were non-resident workers (NRWs). While the number of New Year’s Day entries stood at 415,687, the number of exits amounted to 450,916. A total of 188,036

January 2, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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Macau imports drop 3.7 pct in Jan-Nov 2025, accounting for nearly 90 pct of total trade

         Macau’s merchandise imports fell by 3.7 percent year-on-year to 113.23 billion patacas in the first 11 months of last year, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) announced this week. According to the DSEC figures, imports accounted for 89.9 percent of Macau’s total external trade in goods (125.97 billion patacas) between January and November last year, resulting in a trade balance deficit of 100.48 billion patacas. Macau’s merchandise exports rose

January 2, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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Macau hotel guests dip 0.6 pct to 13.3 million in Jan-Nov 2025

        Macau’s 147 hotels recorded 13.3 million guests in the first 11 months of last year, a year-on-year drop of 0.6 percent, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) announced this week. In this period, the average occupancy rate of guest rooms rose by 3.2 percentage points year-on-year to 89.3 percent. In November, the average occupancy rate of guest rooms increased by 0.7 percent year-on-year to 90.2 percent. The number of guests increased by 1.9 percent

January 2, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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Actively align with the nation's ‘15th Five-Year Plan’ to strive for innovation and create a new chapter in Macao's development: MSAR CE Sam Hou Fai

      Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai noted in a statement on New Year’s Day that in his 2026 New Year’s address to the nation, President Xi Jinping emphasised the firm commitment to implementing the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, supporting Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the national development framework, and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability. The president's words conveyed his care and

January 2, 2026 | BY GCS, MPD

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Hong Kong and Macao: Living Up to Expectations and Achieving Outstanding Results—Seizing Opportunities to Set Sail Again

     Published on January 1, 2026     Source: Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council In his New Year address for 2026, President Xi Jinping stated: “Recently, I attended the opening ceremony of the National Games, and it was heartening to see the three regions of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao working together. We must steadfastly implement the 'One Country, Two

January 1, 2026 | BY HKMWO/HKMAO

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Macau casino receipts rise 9.1 pct to 247.4 billion patacas in 2025, highest since pre-pandemic 2019

Macau’s casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of 247.4 billion patacas (US$30.8 billion) last month, a year-on-year increase of 9.1 percent, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) announced today.2025's GGR was the highest since pre-pandemic 2019, amounting to 292.4 billion patacas; that is to say, last year's GGR was still 45 billion patacas short of the figure for the year before the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact Macau's casino takings.The gaming

January 1, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year message (full text)

    On New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the internet. The following is the full text of the message:Greetings to all! Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter. As the new year begins, I extend my best wishes to you from Beijing!The year 2025 marks the completion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development. Over the past five years, we have pressed ahead with enterprise and

December 31, 2025 | BY MFA of PRC n

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PLA Eastern Theater Command successfully completes 'Justice Mission 2025' drills

   NANJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Eastern Theater Command of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced today that it has successfully completed "Justice Mission 2025" drills.   Through the drills, the theater command fully tested the integrated joint operations capabilities of its troops, said Li Xi, spokesperson for the theater command.   The troops of the theater command will keep strengthening combat readiness with arduous training,

December 31, 2025 | BY Xinhua

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Ringing in 2026, Xi envisions new chapter of China's miracle

   BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Summing up tangible progress in 2025,  President Xi Jinping urged solid steps to write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle in his 2026 New Year message this evening.    Noting that the year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Xi said on New Year's Eve that a successful venture should start with a good plan, and with clear goals set, calling for efforts to promote high-quality development, further

December 31, 2025 | BY Xinhua

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2026 New Year Address by Macau SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai (full text)

2026 New Year AddressMacao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai Dear fellow residents, friends, As the old year gives way to the new, a new chapter of brilliance unfolds. The resounding chimes of 2026 are ready to ring. At this wonderful moment as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, on behalf of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), I would like to extend my heartfelt festive greetings to all fellow residents, as well as friends at home and abroad who

December 31, 2025 | BY Via GCS

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Macau govt announces 2025 Decorations, Medals, and Certificates of Merit

     The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) has announced today the list of Decorations, Medals, and Certificates of Merit awarded for 2025 by the MSAR. There are 28 recipients, either individuals or organisations, and the awards recognise their respective achievements, outstanding contributions, and distinguished services.Former MSAR chief executive Ho Iat Seng and former president of the MSAR Legislative Assembly Kou Hoi In top the this year's

December 31, 2025 | BY GCS, MPD

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Macau New Year holiday break notice

Due to New Year’s Eve today and New Year’s Day tomorrow, The Macau Post Daily team will be taking today and tomorrow off. While our administrative staff will return to work on Friday, our print edition’s reporting and editing staff will return to work on Sunday so the print edition of your favourite newspaper will be on the newsstands again on the morning of next Monday However, our website https://www.macaupostdaily.com/ will be updated round-the-clock by our website team. We

December 31, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau govt launches first review of urban master plan

The government has launched the first review of Macau’s urban master plan, which came into force in February 2022, for possible amendments, in the wake of its ongoing planning of four future large-scale projects aiming to inject new impetus into Macau’s long-term development, which were first announced by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai in his 2025 Policy Address, which he delivered in April this year.The Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU), the public entity tasked with the city’s

December 31, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau's Sai Van Lake Plaza countdown gig expects 10,000 spectators

Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) Vice-President Cheang Kai Meng told reporters during yesterday’s blessing ceremony that tonight’s countdown concert in Sai Van Lake Plaza was expected to attract a crowd of around 10,000, featuring Hong Kong singer Panther Chan Lei (陳蕾) and rock band Dear Jane as the finale performers, as well as local artistes Soler, Filipe Tou (杜俊瑋), KC Ao Ieong, and winifai (林靜翬),Cheang pointed out that, if necessary, police will manage additional spectators

December 31, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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